This Indian cop has been on a record 211 mountaineering expeditions globally — and she is now setting off for the North Pole

Aparna Kumar, who holds the record of scaling 211 mountaineering expeditions across the globe, is now set to explore the North Pole this month.

In fact, Kumar, who was the first woman IPS officer to reach the South Pole, is now targeting an attempt to scale Mount Denali, North America, in July this year.

Traversing the snow path, Kumar unveiled her South Pole feat at the 13 January hoisting the national and Indo Tibetian Border Police (ITBP) flag. Since its inception, the ITBP is a Central Armed police force that ensures securing icy borders.

Here’s a peek into her journey: